Site FP&A and Business Partnering Leader in Cheltenham

The role is a critical part of the business commercial finance function reporting into the site Finance Director. The role is to design, implement & run all core FP&A processes including covering short, medium & long-range forecasting & reporting processes. You will be a critical partner to the Finance Director as well as each area of the business to define financial plans and then drive execution towards them. It is expected that part of this responsibility will be to improve the planning process itself, using FLIGHT DECK tools where appropriate, including exploring opportunities to automate, digitise and eliminate waste.

You will be responsible for all areas of FP&A (including income and cash) and will have management responsibility of the team under you in which to achieve it. In tandem, you will be responsible for business partnering with the Product Leadership teams at site to drive results and manage the risks and opportunities as they arise. You should be able to engage with your customers to be a trusted business partner by enabling profitable growth & proactively managing risk. You will need to form close relationships and be able to leverage relationships, both within and outside of Finance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the design, implementation and execution of all core FP&A processes as well as the continual improvement of them.
• Day to day management of the FP&A team including setting priorities, dividing responsibilities, driving process improvements etc.
• Monthly & quarterly reporting actuals, design of insightful forward-looking analytics and management of key risks and opportunities for the Finance Director and site leadership team.
• Engage with a broad range of colleagues, including other Finance teams, business partners and operational teams in order to ensure a timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close.
• A focus on FLIGHT DECK, finding opportunities to identify waste and put plans and actions in place to eliminate and improve productivity.
• Writing & presentation of financial performance packs where required.
• Development of reporting framework, identifying key metrics and KPIs that drive performance of the business.
• Providing key cover for the Finance Director where required including providing cover for the commercial finance process where required.
• Adhoc reporting and analysis as directed.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified professional accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/QBE) with post qualification experience in a large company.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Understanding of key Accounting standards (IFRS and US GAAP depending upon role) or demonstrable ability to learn new ones where required.
• Be able to show you can develop strong cross functional relationships & networks in order to complete your work. Demonstrable past in working collaboratively in teams and using influence to drive outcomes.
• Experience working in manufacturing, costing or working with products in a financial role.
• Strong excel and power point skills.
• Self-starter who can work off their own initiative.
• Strong analytical mind and the ability to describe not just what happened, but why.
• Able to fluently speak and write in English language.

Preferential Experience and Skills

• User of Oracle with experience of system implementation and upgrade projects.
• FP&A experience including setting budgets and variance analysis.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to partner with the business.
• Organised. Be able to plan, communicate and execute according to defined timescales.
• Good communicator – both within and outside of the Finance function.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No